MAC Panama Presents Two New Exhibitions: Oceanic Perspectives and a Surrealist Pioneer

OCEAN AND MEMORY MAC PANAMA PRESENTS TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá (MAC Panamá) has opened two exhibitions. The first, 'otras montañas, las que andan sueltas bajo el agua,' features artists Nadia Huggins and Tessa Mars and is part of the international research program The Current IV. It uses video and audio installations to explore an oceanic perspective. The second is a retrospective of pioneering Panamanian surrealist artist Beatrix 'Trixie' Briceño, which includes a digital art response by contemporary artist Ix Shells.

Henryk Ptasiewicz, His Life, His Art

Henryk Ptasiewicz, a British-born artist who became a fixture of the St. Louis art scene, died on October 22, 2025. He moved to St. Louis in 1999, built a practice through commissions and teaching, and in 2014 was invited to paint fiberglass cake sculptures for the city's 250th birthday, featuring figures like Dred Scott and Vincent Price. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and a frequent winner on the regional plein air competition circuit.

Corning gallery to feature late artist Martin A. Poole

The West End Gallery in Corning, New York, will host a tribute exhibition for the late artist Martin A. Poole, a Corning native who passed away in late 2025. The show runs from May 15 to June 11, 2025, with an opening reception on May 15 featuring harpist Meredith Kohn Boeck and treats from Old World Cafe. Poole, who studied fine arts and printmaking at SUNY Buffalo, taught at the 717 Cedar Arts Center and other local groups, and his work has been represented by West End Gallery for 47 of its 49 years.

Guest Editorial: Croton’s Contemporary Art Scene -- What does it say about us?

The village of Croton-on-Hudson experienced a surge of artistic activity throughout March, highlighted by a series of events celebrating Women’s History Month. Key highlights included the "Women’s Viewpoints" exhibition at the Black Cow and the Croton Free Library, a retrospective of the late architect Ricardo Scofidio at the Artisans’ Gallery, and a sold-out performance by Denise Bessette. These events drew significant local crowds, showcasing a vibrant ecosystem of student artists, professional creators, and community supporters.

In Lucca, the Perfect Exhibition to Rediscover the Talent of Painter Emilio Malerba

A Lucca c’è la mostra perfetta per riscoprire il talento del pittore Emilio Malerba

The Fondazione Ragghianti in Lucca is hosting a major retrospective dedicated to Emilio Malerba, a key member of the Novecento Italiano movement who died a century ago. Curated by Paolo Bolpagni and Elena Pontiggia, the exhibition marks the first solo presentation of Malerba’s work since 1931. The showcase spans his early career in commercial advertising for brands like Amaro Ramazzotti to his mature paintings that lean toward Magic Realism, featuring intimate portraits that prioritize psychological depth over narrative.

In a Piacenza church, the light of designer Davide Groppi becomes a whisper suspended in time

In una chiesa di Piacenza la luce del designer Davide Groppi diventa un sussurro sospeso nel tempo

Renowned lighting designer Davide Groppi has unveiled a major anthological exhibition titled "Un’ora di luce" (An Hour of Light) at Volumnia, a gallery housed within the deconsecrated Church of Sant’Agostino in Piacenza. Curated by Marco Sammicheli, the retrospective spans forty years of Groppi’s career, featuring iconic works like Sampei and Moon alongside new site-specific debuts. The exhibition is structured in two parts: a series of enclosed "utopias" that create intimate light environments, followed by a dialogue between his minimalist fixtures and the soaring, historic architecture of the church.

fashion buccellati shanghai retrospective milanese jewelry

Buccellati, the Milanese jewelry house founded in 1919 and now owned by Richemont, held a major retrospective titled “The Prince of Goldsmiths” in Shanghai. The exhibition traced the family-run enterprise’s 100-plus-year history, showcasing signature pieces such as four butterfly brooches representing successive generations of the Buccellati family—from founder Mario to great-granddaughter Lucrezia—alongside sumptuous jewelry and lesser-known home decor, including animal-inspired silverware and chrome lobster sculptures.

New Exhibition: Art of the Prehistoric Museum

The Prehistoric Museum at Utah State University Eastern has announced a new exhibition titled "ART of the Prehistoric Museum – 65 Years of Handmade Interpretive Media and Objects." Opening in April 2026, the show features a diverse array of works ranging from 1960s prehistoric paintings by the Carbon Art League to massive mammoth bone casts produced in Price for global distribution. The exhibition highlights the long-standing collaboration between the museum and local artisans in eastern Utah.

Warin Lab stages retrospective of 28 art exhibits

Warin Lab, a Bangkok-based art space, is staging a retrospective exhibition that brings together 28 of its past art exhibits. The show offers a comprehensive overview of the gallery's curatorial history, featuring works from various artists who have shown at the venue since its founding.

Museum of the Southwest to host Ken Womack’s ‘GIANT’ sculpture exhibit

The Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas, has announced a solo exhibition of sculptor Ken Womack titled “GIANT,” running from June 11 to September 13, 2026. The show will feature 23 large-scale works, including his signature “Texas Toast” sculpture and the interactive “Brolaroid” camera. The exhibition marks Womack’s first solo museum show and serves as a five-year retrospective of his pop-culture-influenced Americana works.

What Oototol’s Art Reveals about Indonesian History

Tara Anne Dalbow explores the emerging trend of 'one-work exhibitions,' where galleries and museums dedicate an entire show to a single masterpiece. This format encourages 'slow looking,' a meditative practice that prioritizes deep engagement and spatial experience over the rapid-fire consumption of images typical of the digital age.

Gloria Sharp’s ‘A Lifetime of Color’ Batik Exhibit At Step Up Gallery Runs Through June 10

Step Up Gallery in Los Alamos is hosting 'A Lifetime of Color', a retrospective of batik artworks by artist Gloria Sharp. The exhibition opened on May 16 with a reception attended by longtime friends, former co-workers, and fellow artists. It marks Sharp's first large solo show spanning several decades of her career and runs through June 10 at the gallery located on the upper level of Mesa Public Library.

Windsor Honors Artist Maryanna Yauk

The Town of Windsor Museums is hosting a retrospective exhibition for longtime Windsor artist Maryanna Yauk, featuring her work from 1946 to 2025. The show includes acrylic and watercolor paintings, ceramic figurines, holiday-themed pieces, recycled-material creations, and a hand-stitched Bicentennial quilt. The opening reception takes place May 29 at the Art and Heritage Center, with the exhibition running from May 22 through June 28, and additional displays at the Windsor Community Recreation Center.

Flaming Lips' frontman to show his artwork in hometown retrospective

Wayne Coyne, frontman of the Flaming Lips and a multidisciplinary artist from Oklahoma City, will present the first retrospective of his visual arts career in his hometown next year. The exhibition, announced by The Oklahoman, marks a significant showcase of Coyne's work outside of his music career.

Enniskillen artist unveils deeply personal exhibition

Fermanagh-born artist Rachael Johnson is set to debut her solo exhibition, "Pareidolia," at the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh. Running from May 1 to May 30, the show features a collection of mixed-media works that utilize paint, ink, charcoal, and organic materials to explore the psychological phenomenon of finding meaning in random patterns. The exhibition serves as a retrospective of sorts, blending new creations with selected pieces from her diverse career.

Exhibition in Barcelona explores an artist's journey into nature

The Vila Casas Foundation has launched a major retrospective of Esther Boix at the Espais Volart gallery in Barcelona, marking the centenary of the artist’s birth. Featuring 180 works, the exhibition traces Boix’s evolution from early figurative portraits and social realism to her later, more abstract explorations of nature and ecology. The show highlights her role in the anti-Franco movement, her involvement with the Postectura group, and her significant contributions to art education through the founding of the L’ARC school.

Hilma af Klint - all exhibitions and events about the artist

The Grand Palais in Paris has announced a major monographic exhibition dedicated to the Swedish pioneer Hilma af Klint, running from May 6 to August 30, 2026. This comprehensive retrospective aims to showcase the artist's visionary abstract works, which predated the recognized beginnings of the abstract movement by several years.

Peninsula art scene: Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective Exhibition Tours at San Francisco Airport Museum

A new exhibition titled 'Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective' has opened at the San Francisco Airport Museum. The show explores the history, design, and cultural impact of the telephone through a collection of artifacts and artworks.

New exhibition honoring iconic Cincinnati artist to open next month

A new exhibition dedicated to the work of an iconic Cincinnati artist is scheduled to open next month. The show will feature a significant collection of the artist's work, celebrating their legacy and contribution to the local and broader art scene.

Step through time with Bardo Arts Center’s 20-year anniversary exhibit

The Bardo Arts Center at Western Carolina University recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a reception for a dynamic retrospective exhibition. The show features a timeline of the WCU Fine Art Museum’s growth, showcasing a diverse range of works including paintings, glass, and ceramics dating from 1969 to the present. Founding director Martin DeWitt and current executive director Denise Drury Homewood highlighted the institution's evolution from a small gallery space to a nationally accredited museum housing over 2,000 objects.

New York State Museum begins $150m modernisation project

The New York State Museum in Albany has launched a comprehensive $150 million modernization project funded by the state. Led by new director Jennifer Saunders and supported by Governor Kathy Hochul, the initiative includes infrastructure upgrades, the formation of a visioning task force, and a plan to double the number of annual major exhibitions. The project aims to update the museum's aging displays with more interactive technology and contemporary narratives, beginning with a Barbie retrospective and an upcoming exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Monica Long’s art captures beauty of daily life in new exhibition

A new exhibition titled "Local Life: A Retrospective" is on display at the Sussex Emmaus community in Portslade, featuring the work of Sussex artist Monica Long. The two-week show, running from February 10 to February 21, presents 29 paintings donated by Long's daughter Jacqueline, capturing everyday scenes from memory and small sketches made in cafés, on buses, and at concerts.

Sussex Emmaus showcases local artist Monica Long in special art exhibition

Homelessness charity Sussex Emmaus is hosting a two-week exhibition titled "Local Life: A Retrospective" at its community in Portslade, Brighton, featuring the work of local artist Monica Long. The exhibition includes 29 paintings donated by Long's daughter Jacqueline, a friend of the charity, and showcases Long's contemporary observational style capturing everyday life, landscapes, and animals.

McEachern Art Center presents ‘Guilty Pleasures’

The McEachern Art Center (MAC) in Macon, Georgia, is presenting an exhibition titled 'Guilty Pleasures' by artist Brittany Coburn. The show, which runs from February 6 to March 22, explores vices and coping mechanisms through a range of materials, using bright colors and layered symbolism to invite viewers into conversations about mental health and resilience.

9 Art Shows to See Before They Close This Winter

The New York Times has published a curated list of nine art exhibitions across the United States that are closing this winter, urging readers to visit before they end. The shows range from major museum retrospectives to smaller gallery presentations, covering a variety of artists and themes.

A look back at the best art exhibits of 2025 in Southeast Texas

This article, published by a Southeast Texas news outlet, offers a retrospective roundup of the most notable art exhibitions held in the region during 2025. It highlights key shows at local galleries, museums, and alternative spaces, celebrating the year's visual arts highlights across Southeast Texas communities.

Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ planned exhibition on displacement of Palestinians sparks outpouring of support and criticism

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg announced plans for an exhibition titled 'Palestine Uprooted: Nakba, Past and Present,' scheduled to open in June 2026. The show will document the lived experience of the Nakba—the mass displacement of Palestinians beginning with the 1948 Arab-Israeli war—through video testimonials, objects, art, text, and photography, focusing on personal stories of Palestinian Canadians. The announcement has drawn both strong support and criticism, with museum CEO Isha Khan emphasizing the exhibition is not a historical retrospective or commentary on current Israel-Palestine relations.

If You Could Design Any Museum Exhibition, What Would It Be?

The New York Times poses a hypothetical question to several prominent figures in the art world: if they could design any museum exhibition, what would it be? The article features responses from artists, curators, and critics who describe their dream shows, ranging from a survey of overlooked female abstract expressionists to a retrospective of a fictional artist. Each contributor outlines a concept, the venue they would choose, and the rationale behind their curatorial vision.

The Art Prodigies of the Nirvana Era Look Back on the ’90s

The New York Times article features a group of artists who emerged as prodigies during the 1990s, reflecting on their formative years and the cultural landscape of the Nirvana era. These artists, now established figures, discuss how the grunge movement, shifting social dynamics, and the art world of the '90s shaped their early careers and creative identities.

Buccaneers Highlight 50th Season with Photographic Retrospective at the Tampa Museum of Art

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are celebrating their 50th season with a photographic retrospective titled *The Bucs at Fifty: A Photographic Retrospective*, presented in partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. The exhibition showcases five decades of team history through images of historic players and coaches, iconic on-field moments, and rarely seen behind-the-scenes photographs, reflecting the evolution of the franchise and its impact on the Tampa Bay community. It is open to all museum guests with daily admission, with special access for Krewe Members from September 27 to October 26, 2025.